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Perplexity

by Perplexity AI

AI answer engine that shows its sources.

Free plan

Overview

Perplexity combines web search with an AI model: you ask a question and get a written answer with numbered citations linking to the pages it used. It is popular for quick research where seeing the source matters.

What it does

Perplexity searches the web, summarises what it finds with citations, answers follow-up questions in context, and can focus on particular source types. Paid plans add more advanced searches and model choices.

Main features

  • Answers with inline citations
  • Follow-up questions in context
  • Source focus options
  • File upload and analysis (plan dependent)
  • Collections to organise research

Pricing

Free plan for standard searches. Paid plans add more advanced research queries, file uploads and model choice.

Prices vary by country, currency and billing period and change often, so we don't quote figures. See current prices on the official pricing page.

Strengths and limitations

Our view — editorial assessment, not a claim by the developer.

Advantages

  • Citations make answers easy to check
  • Fast for factual questions
  • Good free tier

Limitations

  • A citation does not guarantee the summary is accurate
  • Source quality varies
  • Less suited to long creative writing

Best for

  • Quick, sourced research
  • Students checking facts
  • Comparing products or services

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Perplexity FAQs

Is Perplexity better than Google Search?

It is different: Perplexity writes a summary with sources, while a search engine lists pages. Many people use both.

Are Perplexity's citations reliable?

They point to real pages, but always open them: the summary can misstate what a source says.

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